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P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224 7111 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 Founded at the College of Charleston, SC December 10, 1904
Simon Fogarty
—FOUNDERS— Andrew A. Kroeg, Jr. L. Harry Mixson
The Star and Lamp An Education Publication 1981, Vol. LXVII No. 2 Durward W. Owen Mark E. Timmes
Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor
Changes in address should be reported promptly to the Administrative Office, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224. Telephone Number (704)523-6000. THE STAR AND LAMP OF PI KAPPA PHI (ISSN 0038-9854) is published quarterly by the National Council of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 7111 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 in the months of February, May, August, and November. The Life subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription. Publications Office, 7111 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. Second class postage paid at Charlotte, NC.
EDITORIAL It is appropriate that Pi Kappa Phi holds its Supreme Chapter in Philadelphia at the conclusion of its 76th year. While Philadelphia is the founding place for our great nation, our great fraternity too has prospered over its period of existence. This year your great fraternity initiated more initiates than ever before in its history. These 1,382 new brothers add a whole new tradition to our fraternity. In addition we have had an outstanding year adding new chapters at: Seton Hall, Greensboro, Southern Tech, and USC-Spartanburg. Not to mention the fact that as I travel throughout the country, I feel that the brotherhood in our fraternity is as good as it has ever been. A few months ago I visited Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Being my first visit to the Castle, what a visit it was. I had an opportunity to meet many outstanding brothers from that part of the country as well as a special opportunity to meet and talk with the number one initiate of Alpha Tau Chapter, John Anthony Peartree. To hear what Pi Kappa Phi means to him was a rare experience indeed. I wished at that moment that the entire fraternity was assembled to hear his expression of
his gratitude and love for his fraternity. The night before I spent time with one of our newest chapters, Seton Hall. This is a chapter that has dreams and aspirations that made me feel very proud of our great fraternity. Without question I believe that Seton Hall will fulfill all of their dreams and aspirations. On the other side of the ledger, this year the National Council had to suspend three charters: Methodist College, Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Pembroke. This is where you and I as brothers of Pi Kappa Phi failed. We should have done a better job. We have issues facing us in our 77th year - continued alcohol abuse, last strands of hazing still surround us, some degree of apathy in a few chapters. I would hope that during our 77th year we would pledge continuing loyalty to the fraternity. I look forward to meeting many of you in Philadelphia as well as during the next year.
A. J. Strickland, III National President
Excellent editorial. I have been hoping for such recognition of the problem. When I was affiliated with Alpha Delta prohibition was the law of the land. Our fraternity parties were truly dry yet we had lots of fun. As to studies, pledges and freshmen with below par grades were required to congregate for supervised study in the dining room. When Pi Kappa Phi adopts a strong policy of sobriety and superior scholastic objective I shall be glad to help financially. Is this too much to aim for and yet maintain a strong fraternity? If we dropped in numbers might we, nevertheless, gain in stature and attract many men of leadership potential? Sincerely, Theodore Scheffer Wash i ngto,n
EDITORS NOTE: The chapter house which was pictured in the Winter issue of the STAR AND LAMP was not the Alpha Upsilon Chapter house but a house which the chapter used to occupy. The editor regrets the error.
Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, Laurence E. Shedd Cornell
Hightower departs ATTENTION READERS We apologize for the delay in this issue of the STAR AND LAMP. Staff turnover contributed to a production problem.
R. Nathan Hightower has departed the staff of the fraternity to enter Stetson Law School in St. Peters.. burg, Florida. Nathan served the fraternity for two years as the Assistant Executive Director and is an initiate of Omicron Chapter at the University of Alabama. Currently, there are no plans to fill the position.
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Help wanted - RUSH Each chapter grows stronger only by attracting the best possible men for membership and leaOrship roles. All alumni are in an ideal spot to know many qualified prospects and are also able to pass on each one's abilities, character and potential. Please help your chapter — or another one — by recommending a young man today for consideration. If he is a close friend, a discussion of your experience as a Pi Kapp would be invaluable. Fill out the form below and send to the Administrative Office of Pi Kappa Phi, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224. We will make certain the correct person in the Phapter and the alumni advising are notified. Thank you!
Your Feb. 16 letter reviewing the growth and expansion of Pi Kappa Phi in the fraternity world shows you are a good Executive Director working at a hard job. You have talked me out of $10.00. I guess I am a maverick. I do not like to be billed for voluntary dues that I did not volunteer, especially when I have given annually to Psi Chapter in response to their dire needs. I like to feel I am a good Pi Kapp with cherished memories of college life which started on a shoe string but never led to the pot of gold. The demands of life in the outside world of business teach the need for caution-sometimes with compromise much to my sorrow, especially in a sentimental situation involving our fraternity. Your informative letter of 2/16/ 81 well illustrates the continuing effort a good executive director must have to increase the percentage of givers. I certainly wish you well in this extra push!
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Have you ever invested in a young man's college education? It is an investment in which you can take pride. Here is your opportunity. The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance and encouragement to young men who desire an education but are without sufficient funds. The Foundation is a tax exempt organization operated by a volunteer Board of Trustees who are members of your Fraternity. The young men who will be leaders in our nation in the future are on the campuses of our colleges right now;some of them need our assistance and support.
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An investment in a young man's college education will help to prepare him better, both for good citizenship and for tomorrow's responsibilities.
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The inclusion of the following clause in your will (or your designation of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation in your life insurance policy as a beneficiary) will insure that you will be a part of some young man's future: "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation the sum of Dollars." (or otherwise describe the gift if it consists of real estate,securities, or personal property).
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For additional information regarding the Foundation, write the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224.